Seroquel Tablets 25mg

Product Description

Product Name: Seroquel Tablets 25mg 

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 30s

Manufactured By: AstraZeneca

Used For

• Schizophrenia: Helps reduce hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
• Bipolar Disorder:
  • Used for manic and depressive episodes.
  • Helps stabilize mood and prevent mood swings.
• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (Adjunct Therapy): Sometimes used alongside antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression.
• Insomnia (Off-label Use): Prescribed at lower doses for sleep disturbances.

Side Effects

• Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain, increased appetite.
• Less Common: Blurred vision, low blood pressure when standing, agitation.
• Serious (Rare):
  • Diabetes & High Blood Sugar (May cause increased thirst, frequent urination).
  • Tardive Dyskinesia (Uncontrollable muscle movements, especially in long-term use).
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) (Symptoms: high fever, muscle stiffness, confusion—requires immediate medical attention).
  • Heart Issues (Can cause irregular heartbeat, especially in high doses).

Precautions

• Avoid Alcohol & Sedatives: Can increase drowsiness and dizziness.
• Monitor Blood Sugar & Cholesterol: Increased risk of diabetes and weight gain.
• Do Not Stop Suddenly: Can cause withdrawal symptoms like nausea, insomnia, and mood swings.
• Caution in Elderly Dementia Patients: Increased risk of stroke and death.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Use only if prescribed by a doctor.